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Summers County

State:
West Virginia
County Seat:

Summers County's estimated 2025 population is 11,339 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Summers County is the 42nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,939 and has seen a growth of -18.65% since that time.

11,339
Total Population
31
Population Density (mi²)
42
Population Rank (State)
-121 -1.06%
Annual Population Growth

Summers County Population

Summers County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Summers County includes 91.9% White, 5.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White10,87491.9%
Black or African American6775.72%
Two or more races2522.13%
Native American210.18%
Other race90.08%

Summers County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Summers County's average per capita income is $38,233. Household income levels show a median of $42,544. The poverty rate stands at 19.21%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$82,031-
Families$64,814$75,221
Households$42,544$59,666
Non Families$28,094$39,096

$38,233

Average Income

$42,544

Median Household Income

19.21%

Poverty Rate